We Are Now Hope Rises International
New Name, Same Mission
For over 100 years, American Leprosy Missions has brought healing and hope to people suffering from neglected tropical diseases like leprosy. Today, our mission continues under a new name that better reflects the full scope of our work: Hope Rises International.
Our new name captures everything we do, everyone we serve, and the purpose that has guided us since 1906—to live and proclaim the gospel while bringing healing to those in need.
As we refocus our ministry to meet these needs and prepare our ministry for the next century of service, we recognized that our name should clearly and compellingly reflect the hope, healing, and transformation only found through Jesus. Hope Rises International does just that. It shifts the focus from disease alone to the people we serve and the hope we seek to spread.
Together, we can reach more people, inspire new partnerships, and bring greater healing to those who need it most.
FAQs
For more than a century, American Leprosy Missions has brought healing and hope to people suffering from leprosy. Today, our commitment to this mission is stronger than ever.
As our work has grown, so has our responsibility. We now train, support, and equip Christian partners to provide long-term, holistic care to people suffering from leprosy and related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
The name Hope Rises International reflects this evolution. It honors our legacy while embracing our future—ensuring that hope rises for those living with disease, isolation, and stigma.
Though our name is changing, our commitment remains the same. We will continue curing, caring, and restoring dignity to people affected by leprosy, just as we have since 1906.
No. Our commitment to people with leprosy is unwavering.
Leprosy remains a core focus of our work. We continue to detect cases early, provide quality treatment, and ensure long-term, holistic care.
At the same time, we recognize that leprosy does not exist in isolation. Many affected individuals also suffer from related diseases and the deep stigma that prevents them from seeking care. By expanding our work through local Christian partners, we can serve more people without ever losing sight of our calling to those with leprosy.
We approached this change prayerfully and intentionally, ensuring it reflects both our history and our future.
- “Hope Rises” speaks to the transformation we seek—people freed from disease, living whole lives.
- “International” recognizes the scope of our work across multiple continents.
- The name reflects our faith-driven mission, aligning with Romans 5:5:
“And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.”
Our name may be changing, but our mission remains the same: Hope Rises International exists to proclaim the Gospel in word and deed to persons affected by leprosy and related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), helping them to be healed in body and spirit and restored to lives of dignity and hope.
Your support continues making a direct and lasting impact.
- Healing – We ensure timely detection, accurate diagnosis, and quality treatment for people suffering from leprosy and other skin NTDs.
- Christian Partnerships – We train, support, and equip local churches and Christian organizations to serve those suffering from disease and isolation.
- Long-Term Care – We provide emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being support, helping people rebuild their lives.
This transition strengthens our ability to serve people in need while remaining firmly rooted in the mission you have always supported.
No. Your donations remain secure, fully tax-deductible, and continue supporting the same mission.
- American Leprosy Missions remains our legal entity to ensure continuity.
- Recurring donations will continue without interruption.
- Legacy gifts under American Leprosy Missions will still be honored.
- Tax receipts will reference "Hope Rises International (formerly American Leprosy Missions)" to maintain clarity.
Your generosity is the foundation of this ministry. Thank you for continuing to stand with us.
If you would like more information about legacy giving, you can learn more here.
Yes and No. Our long-standing partnerships remain unchanged.
- We continue working with local Christian hospitals, churches, and organizations to provide healing.
- Some partnerships that may have been less connected to the church and our Christian mission may be phased out as we lean into our core mission.
- This new identity will strengthen our relationships, allowing us to train and equip even more partners to serve their communities.
This transition is about growth, not departure—allowing us to expand our impact while remaining deeply rooted in our history.
No. We remain a Christ-centered ministry, as we always have been.
Our mission is grounded in the Gospel—serving the most vulnerable as an expression of Christ’s love. This is why we equip Christian partners to bring healing to their communities.
Hope Rises International affirms this commitment, ensuring that our work continues as an extension of our faith.
“We believe true renewal and healing is only possible through Christ.”
We anticipate using both names together for at least two years to ensure a smooth transition.
By 2026, "Hope Rises International" will stand fully on its own—built on the foundation of over 100 years of faithful service.
The most important message is this:
- The mission has not changed. We continue curing, caring, and restoring dignity to people with leprosy.
- The name reflects growth. It allows us to expand our impact while staying rooted in our core work.
- American Leprosy Missions lives on in everything we do.
This change strengthens our ability to serve without erasing the history that brought us here.
- Pray for this next chapter of ministry.
- Continue giving to help more people experience healing.
- Share the story with others, helping them understand why this change strengthens our impact.
Your partnership is what makes this possible. Thank you for standing with us.
Hope Starts With Healing
Right now, men, women, and children are suffering—isolated by disease, alone in their pain, and without hope. But together, we can change that.
From delivering critical medicines and supplies to equipping pastors with training and resources to care for their communities, we are reaching even the most marginalized people with the healing and hope they most desperately need. With your support today, Hope Rises!
